After Going on Stage and Hugging JET's Vocalist, Aldi Taher Apologizes

Aldi Taher expressed his apology after his action of going on stage and hugging JET's vocalist, Nic Cester, during The Sounds Project Vol. 9: Beyond Memories in Jakarta drew attention. The moment occurred while Nic was performing, which instantly caught the attention of the audience and netizens.

"Hello Nic Cester. I want to extend my sincerest apologies for suddenly hugging you on stage during your performance at the Soundsfair Festival in Jakarta. It was a spontaneous act on my part and not the fault of the crew backstage," wrote Aldi.

After it became a hot topic, Aldi conveyed his apology through several social media platforms, namely Instagram, TikTok, and Thread. His post was directed specifically to Nic Cester and the organizers.

1. Chronology of the Incident at The Sounds Project

Aldi Taher apologizes © instagram.com/alditaher.official

The performance of Jet at The Sounds Project Vol. 9: Beyond Memories took place in Jakarta. In the middle of the stage action, Aldi suddenly jumped on stage while Nic Cester was singing.

Moments after being on stage, Aldi hugged Nic Cester. This incident occurred while the performance was still ongoing, making the moment clearly visible to the audience.

The public response was varied. The action was deemed disruptive to the performance and was considered to reflect a lack of professionalism in a concert.

On the other hand, there were also concerns regarding safety aspects since the action took place during the performance. This situation sparked extensive discussion on social media.

2. Aldi Taher's Apology and Clarification

Aldi Taher apologizes to Nic Cester © instagram.com/alditaher.official

After the incident was widely discussed, Aldi publicly apologized through Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. He specifically apologized to Nic Cester for his actions on stage.

In his statement, he reaffirmed that the hug on stage was a spontaneous act. He also wrote that the incident was not the fault of the crew backstage.

In addition to Nic, Aldi also apologized to The Sounds Project team. He emphasized that his actions were not related to the work of the crew or the organizing committee.

3. Reasons for Embracing Nic Cester

Aldi explained the background of his actions. He admitted that he has been a huge fan of Nic Cester since high school and often performed Jet's songs.

He also mentioned that Jet's music often gives him motivation, especially in his journey as a cancer survivor. He expressed this as the spontaneous reason for what happened on stage.

In his message, Aldi thanked Nic Cester for voicing support for the freedom of the Palestinian people. He also wished Nic success with Jet and sent regards to the vocalist's family.

"Thank you for performing in Jakarta. It is an honor to meet you," Aldi wrote in his message.

(kpl/phi)